Lantern Peace Festival
Floating lanterns with handwritten peace messages in the iconic Devonian Gardens will echo Calgarians' shared wish for a peaceful future free from the fear of nuclear weapons.
Come enjoy music, performances, vendors and messages for peace!
A multi-cultural, multi-faith event in Calgary to commemorate the lives lost in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; to make a renewed commitment to the abolition of nuclear weapons; and to recognize the Mayors for Peace initiative. In 1948, the survivors and citizens of Hiroshima floated lanterns on Hiroshima’s rivers to mark the anniversary of the bombings. The floating lantern ceremony is now an annual event in Hiroshima, drawing tens of thousands to float lanterns on Motoyasu River in memory of the victims of the atomic bombings and in hopes of peace and nuclear disarmament; similar events take place in other cities around the world.
This is a FREE event, with lots to enjoy for all ages!
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To launch a lantern for peace and happiness or in memory of a loved one on the beautiful water of the central pond in the Devonian Gardens, a donation is appreciated:
1 lantern-launch = $10
*All donations are in direct support of this event.
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Program details to come!
In Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Days &
10th Anniversary of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Lantern Peace Festival is a part of Celebrating a Culture of Peace Month August 2025
Saturday, August 9, 12pm - 4pm, Devonian Gardens
Lantern Peace Festival
Enjoy musical performances and see the beauty of the lanterns on the water. You can also launch a lantern in memory of a loved one or a wish for peace and happiness on the central pond in the Devonian Gardens.
International Speech Competition for High School Students
High school students from Canada and around the globe will showcase their leadership skills and passion to transform our world into a better place. Get ready to be inspired, entertained, and moved by powerful speeches on the theme My Blueprint to Build a Peaceful and Sustainable World.
Building A Culture of Peace Exhibition
From Destruction to Hope: A Vision for Peace 80 Years After Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Featuring a Poster Exhibit kindly donated by the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and more!
Sunday, August 10, 1:30pm - 4:30pm, Calgary Central Library Performing Hall
Amplify the Voice for Peace! Talk & Dialogue with Hibakushas from Hiroshima and Past President of IPPNW
August, Dates & Times TBA:
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